Category: Press Releases

WVDNR announces public regulations meeting dates, locations

Public meetings scheduled to discuss proposed hunting, trapping and fishing regulations. 2023 Sectional Meeting Regulation Proposals Questionnaire SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va....

WV deer seasons harvest increases 12.7%

West Virginia hunters harvest 118,606 deer during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Deer hunters in West Virginia...

WVDNR reminds hunters, trappers about furbearer season dates

West Virginia’s furbearer trapping and hunting seasons will close in February and March. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

WVDNR posts list of waters stocked Feb. 6–10

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2023 fishing license and trout stamp. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. —  The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR posts list of waters stocked Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2023 fishing license and trout stamp. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. —  The West Virginia Division...

WVDNR releases 2022 black bear harvest numbers

West Virginia hunters harvested 1,727 black bears in 2022. BECKLEY, W.Va. — Hunters in West Virginia harvested 1,727 black bears during...

French Creek Freddie predicts early spring for West Virginia

Annual Groundhog Day prediction celebrated at West Virginia State Wildlife Center. FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — Get ready for an early...

Final split of WV wild boar archery/firearms season opens Feb. 3

West Virginia residents-only season open in Boone, Logan, Raleigh and Wyoming counties. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The final split of West...

WVDNR launches hellbender, mudpuppy citizen science survey

WVDNR launches hellbender, mudpuppy citizen science survey Anglers, members of the public are encouraged to report observations using the Survey123...

WVDNR posts list of waters stocked Jan. 23–27

Anglers reminded to purchase a 2023 fishing license and trout stamp. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of...